Screensaver
11 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
A computer program that blanks the screen or displays moving images when the computer is idle for a specified time. Originally designed to prevent screen burn-in.
“His screensaver displayed a slideshow of family photos.”
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Synonyms
displayscreen-protection
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Contains four E's and two S's; compound word structure
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Worth 16 points; excellent for using multiple E's from your rack
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